Vornado Strata Oscillating Circulator User Manual

Vornado Strata Oscillating Circulator

Product Specifications

• Model: STRATA OSCILLATING CIRCULATOR
• Intended Use: Circulate air in indoor living spaces only in the United States
• Placement: Floor use only, not for commercial or industrial use
• Safety: Supervision required for children and impaired persons

Product Usage Instructions

Installation

• Away from curtains, draperies, and fabrics to prevent damage or fire
• Avoid high-temperature sources like furnaces, fireplaces, and stoves
• Avoid wet surfaces, water containers, and outdoor exposure
• Avoid running cord under carpeting or covering with rugs
• Place near an easily accessible outlet for emergency unplugging

Safe Use

• Avoid circuit overload by following usage instructions
• Clean the product regularly as instructed in the manual

User Servicing Instructions

1. Turn off the appliance using the controls
2. Grasp the plug (not the cord) and disconnect from the outlet
3. Replace fuse only with a 2.5 Amp, 125 Volt fuse following instructions
4. Plug the appliance back into the outlet and turn on the power
5. If the replacement fuse blows, discontinue use and seek professional service

FAQ

Q: Can the circulator be used outdoors?

A: No, this product is intended for indoor use only and should not be exposed to weather or elements.

Q: Can children operate the circulator?

A: Children should be supervised during installation, operation, cleaning, and maintenance to prevent accidents.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• This owner’s guide and any additional inserts are considered part of the product. They contain important information about safety, use and disposal. Before using the product, please familiarize yourself with all operating and safety instructions.
• Please keep all documents for future reference and pass these documents on, together with the product, to any future owner. See www.vornado.com/circulators-manuals to view, download, and print the most current version of these instructions.
• INTENDED USE: This product is intended to circulate the air in indoor living spaces only in the United States. This product is intended for floor use only. This product is not intended for commercial or industrial use. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for damage or injury due to unauthorized use or product modification.
• Failure to follow these directions will void the product warranty.
• WARNING: Risk to Children and Impaired Persons Supervision is required during the installation, operation, cleaning, and maintenance of this product by children 12 years of age and younger and anyone with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance, its parts, and packaging material.
• INSTALLATION WARNING— To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons, observe the following:
• Place this product away from curtains, draperies, tablecloths, and other fabrics, since they may be drawn into the product, damage the motor, and/or cause a fire.
• No part of this product (the appliance, power cord, plug, packaging, etc.) should be placed near furnaces, fireplaces, stoves, or other high-temperature heat sources. Do not use this product in a window, on an uneven or unstable surface, or near water.
• The appliance, power supply, power cord and plug cannot come into contact with water. Do not use this product on wet surfaces. Do not use this product in a bathtub or shower or position product where it may fall into a bathtub, laundry, swimming pool, or other water container. Do not use this product outdoors or expose it to weather or elements.
• Do not run a cord under the carpeting. Do not cover the cord with throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Do not route the cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange the cord away from the traffic area so that it will not be tripped over. The cord should not hang over the edges of counters or be placed where it can be crimped or closed indoors. Place the appliance near an easily accessible outlet so the product can be unplugged quickly during an emergency.
• SAFE USE WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons, observe the following:
• WARNING: To reduce the likelihood of circuit overload, fire, and electric shock, do not operate with a solid-state speed device, such as a dimmer control switch.
• Do not operate any fan with a damaged cord or plug. Discard the fan or return it to an authorized service facility for examination and/or repair.
• Do not operate the unit if the unit has been dropped or damaged. Do not use this product if it has a damaged power cord or plug.
• To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not attempt to repair or replace parts. Only original replacement parts may be used. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons to avoid a hazard. Contact Vornado Consumer Service at 1-800-234-0604 (phone) or consumerservice@vornado.com (email) for further instructions about replacement and repair.
• Before plugging a power cord into an electrical outlet, be sure that all electrical information on the rating label, including voltage, is compatible with your outlet’s power supply.
• Do not sit or stand on the product.
• Never use the cord as a handle or otherwise yank, strain, or stretch the power cord.
• While the product is plugged in, do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any input or output opening as this may cause a risk of electric shock fire, or damage to the product.
• A loose fit between the wall outlet (receptacle) and the plug may cause overheating and distortion of the plug. Discontinue use of the product in this outlet. Contact a qualified electrician to replace loose or worn outlets.
• This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other.) To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
• Before moving, repositioning, servicing, cleaning, and when not in use, use the product controls to turn off the power and then unplug.
• To disconnect from the outlet, grasp and pull only the plug. Also, power off and unplug if the product will be left unattended for an extended time or during electrical storms.
• SERVICING WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons, observe the following:
• Clean your product regularly, only as instructed in this manual.
• Before cleaning, turn off the power on your product and unplug it. Do not use gasoline, thinners, solvents, ammonia, or other chemicals for cleaning. Refer to the CLEANING instructions provided.
• Do not open appliance housing. To avoid the risk of shock, all service and/or repairs must be done by a Vornado Authorized Service Center.
• This product employs overload protection (fuse). A blown fuse indicates an overload or short-circuit situation. If the fuse blows, unplug the product from the outlet.
• Replace the fuse as per the user servicing instructions (follow product marking for proper fuse rating) and check the product.
• If the replacement fuse blows, a short-circuit may be present and the product should be discarded or returned to an authorized service facility for examination and/or repair.

User Servicing Instructions

1. Using the product controls, turn off the appliance.
2. Grasp the plug (not the cord) and disconnect from the outlet.
3. Risk of Fire. Replace fuse only with 2.5 Amp, 125 Volt fuse as approved by Vornado Consumer Service. For an authorized replacement fuse, please contact Vornado Consumer Service.
4. Once the replacement is received, use a small flat-head screwdriver to slide open the fuse cover (located on the plug)(See Fig. A).
5. Remove the fuse by using the screwdriver to gently lift each end of the fuse (See Fig. B).
6. Install the replacement fuse by using the screwdriver to gently push each metal end of the fuse into the receptacle one at a time. Do not push on the center of the fuse—it is fragile and may break.
7. Slide the fuse cover closed using the screwdriver. When closed, the cover should fit completely in the plug. No part of the cover should stick out (See Fig. C).
8. Plug your appliance into the outlet and turn the power on.
9. If the replacement fuse blows, a short-circuit may be present and the product should be discarded or returned to an authorized service facility for examination and/or repair.

Risk of fire. Do not replace the attachment plug. Contains a safety device (fuse, AFCI, LCDI) that should not be removed. Discard the product if the attachment plug is damaged.

FCC Compliance Statement

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference,
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, according to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used under the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the product off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the product and the receiver.
• Connect the product to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Contact Vornado Consumer Service or dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the product.

Supplier’s FCC Declaration of Conformity

• Unique Identifier : Vornado Model STRATA
• Responsible Party: Vornado Air LLC
• Mailing Address : 415 E. 13th St., Andover, KS 67002
• Contact: www.vornado.com

RF Exposure Statement: This product complies with the FCC RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and is safe for intended operation as described in this manual.

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• This Product includes a remote containing a replaceable CR2032 Button Cell Battery (3V).

WARNING

• INGESTION HAZARD: This product contains a button cell or coin battery.
• DEATH or serious injury can occur if ingested.
• A swallowed button cell or coin battery can cause Internal Chemical Burns in as little as 2 hours.
• KEEP new and used batteries OUT OF REACH of CHILDREN.
• Seek immediate medical attention if a battery is suspected to be swallowed or inserted inside any part of the body.
• Call a local poison control center for treatment information. If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.
• In the US call the National Poison Control Center at 1- 800-222-1222 or 202-625-3333.
• Even used batteries may cause severe injury or death. New and used batteries may cause injury. Keep new and used cells (or batteries) away from children.
• Always completely secure the battery compartment. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product, remove the batteries, and keep them away from children.
• Ensure the batteries are installed correctly according to polarity (+ and -).
• Do not mix old and new batteries, different brands, or types of batteries, such as alkaline, carbon-zinc, or rechargeable batteries.
• Do not force discharge, recharge, disassemble, heat above 104˚F / 40˚C, or incinerate. Doing so may result in injury due to venting, leakage, or explosion resulting in chemical burns.
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
• Remove and immediately recycle or dispose of used batteries according to local regulations and keep them away from children. Do NOT dispose of batteries in household trash or incinerate them.
• BATTERY DISPOSAL: Please dispose of batteries according to the local laws and regulations of your region, and while keeping them away from children. Some batteries may be recycled and accepted for disposal at your local recycling center.
• DO NOT DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN FIRE. BATTERIES MAY EXPLODE OR LEAK.
• Remove and immediately recycle or dispose of batteries from equipment not used for an extended time according to local regulations.

FEATURES

GETTING STARTED

BASE AND LEG ASSEMBLY Screwdriver required.

1. Place the unit horizontally on a soft surface to avoid scratches.
2. Remove the base plate.
3. Insert a leg into the slot. Repeat until all four legs are inserted.
   • Legs are universal and can fit in any slot.
4. Align the base plate to the bottom of the unit. There is an alignment pin located on the bottom of the unit and an alignment recess on a base plate.
   • To ensure correct assembly, position the base plate onto the bottom of unit with the pin and recess aligned.
5. Attach the base plate using the four screws provided (included in the bag with this manual).

WARNING – Choking hazard. Keep small parts, like screws, away from children and pets.

HOW TO USE

1. Touch to power on/off. When a unit is powered ON, the green LED will illuminate.
2. Select the desired fan speed by pressing to increase the fan speed or to decrease the fan speed. Speeds are Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High and High.
3. Press to turn Oscillation on/off. The default oscillation range is 90°. To activate the 180° oscillation range, press and hold the oscillation button for 3 seconds. The green LED will flash when the oscillation angle has successfully been changed.

Note: After the unit is unplugged and then plugged in again, the unit will oscillate until it locates its default” position centered between the two front legs.

REMOTE CONTROL

REMOTE FUNCTIONS

REMOTE SETUP

The remote that comes with your unit is paired and ready to use out of the box.

If you need to pair a remote, follow these steps:

1. Plug the unit in, but do not press to turn the unit on.
2. Remove the pull tab completely from the remote.
3. Press on the unit. The green LED will begin flashing.
4. Press and hold on the remote for 3 seconds.
5. The green LED will stop flashing when the remote has been successfully paired.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Your remote includes (1) coin-style CR2032 3V battery. The battery comes pre- installed. Remove the battery pull tab before first use. The pre-installed battery has a one-year life expectancy (dependent on use) after the pull tab has been removed from the remote.

1. For battery replacement, the remote requires one coin-style CR2032 3V battery. Always use the correct size and grade of battery for this product.
2. To replace the battery, open the battery door on the back side of the remote control (you will need to loosen the small screw on a door using a #1 Phillips screwdriver). If necessary, clean the battery contacts and also those of the device before battery installation. Remove any plastic protection from the battery and place it in the remote with the + side facing out. Ensure the battery is installed correctly about polarity. Replace the battery door and screw.

• Note: Remove the battery from the remote control when not in use for an extended period and always remove the dead battery immediately and replace it with a fresh one. Do not store dead battery in the remote.
• WARNING: This product contains a button battery. If swallowed, it could cause severe injury or death in just 2 hours. Seek medical attention immediately.

CLEANING

• Because your circulator moves a substantial amount of air, it will need regular cleaning. If service is required, return your circulator to Vornado (see WARRANTY for instructions).
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock and injury to persons, unplug the tower before cleaning.

1. Unplug the unit before cleaning.
2. Use the brush attachment on your household vacuum cleaner to vacuum any accumulated dust off the tower.
3. Wipe down the entire tower with a soft cloth.

Note: Do not use gasoline, thinners, solvents, or other chemicals for cleaning.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM/POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SOLUTION

The unit fails to power on.| | The unit is not plugged in. Plug the Power Cord into an electrical outlet. The unit is damaged or in need of repair. Cease usage and unplug. Contact Consumer Service for assistance. The fuse needs to be replaced. See IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for how to replace the fuse or contact Consumer Service.
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The unit is not producing a sufficient amount of air.| | Ensure the unit is set to the highest setting for maximum air circulation. Allow the unit to fully circulate the air throughout the room, this may take several minutes. Ensure all air inlets and outlet grille are unobstructed.
Remote Control is not working.| | The battery is dead. Replace with new CR2032 3V battery. Refer to REMOTE CONTROL – BATTERY REPLACEMENT for instructions. Remote has not been successfully paired. Refer to REMOTE SETUP for instructions.

WARRANTY

• We expect this product to be perfect. If you’re not satisfied with this product, let us know.
• Vornado Air LLC (“Vornado”) warrants to the original consumer or purchaser that this Vornado® Whole Room Circulator (“Product”) is free from defects in material or workmanship for five (5) years from the date of purchase. If any such defect is discovered within the warranty period, Vornado, at its discretion, will repair or replace the Product at no cost.
• For warranty service: Call 1-800-234-0604 or email help@vornado.com to obtain a Return Authorization (“RA”). Please have or include your Product’s model number and serial number, as well as your name, address, city, state, zip code, e-mail, and phone number when contacting Vornado for warranty service. To file a contactless warranty claim, visit vornado.com/contact-us.
• After receiving the RA form, ship your Product to Vornado Air LLC Attn: Warranty & Repair 415 East 13th Street Andover, KS 67002. For your convenience, please have your model number and serial number when contacting Vornado with service inquiries.
• To ensure proper handling, packages must be marked with the RA number. Packages not marked with the RA number may be refused at the receiving dock. Please allow 2-3 weeks for warranty service and return of your Product after the Product is received.
• This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from abuse of the Product, modification, alteration, mishandling, improper maintenance, commercial use, or repair or service of the Product by anyone other than Vornado; damages which occur in shipment or are attributed to acts of God. Improper product use, which includes using an external device that alters or converts the voltage or frequency of electricity, or shipping a Vornado product to a country not intended for use will void all warranties. Any unauthorized product modification, repair by an unauthorized repair center, or use of non-approved replacement parts is not recommended and any consequences will not be covered by support services or product warranties. The product warranty will be honored only on models that are being used in the country intended. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. VORNADO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from state to state. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for damage caused by failure to follow these instructions or improper product use. Any such actions will invalidate the product warranty.
• All company names and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.
• All rights reserved. All technical information, data, and instructions for the installation, connection, and operation contained in these instructions for use correspond to the latest available information at the time of printing.
• The contents of this manual may differ slightly from the actual product. Observe any additional supplements.
• Vornado Air, LLC
• 415 East 13th Street, Andover, Kansas 67002 800.234.0604 |vornado.com
• © 2024 Vornado Air LLC Andover, KS 67002 Specifications are subject to change without notice.
• Vornado® is a trademark owned by Vornado Air LLC.
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